Property Details of Crete Villa

From May 2006 with 32 m/2 pool
This generously sized detached house of 220 sqm is set in large grounds of 5500 sqm, on the edge of the lovely village of Episkopi and is suitable for 7-9 people. The ground floor has a comfortably furnished open plan living/dining room with two sofa beds, a stone fireplace, TV and CD player, and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a full size electric cooker with oven, microwave oven, fridge freezer, toaster and electric kettle. Further on the ground floor there is one bedroom with a double bed, shower/wc and a washing machine. An indoor staircase leads to the second floor with three bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with twin beds and one with a single bed, and all of the bedrooms have balconies with beautiful sea views. There is also a small seating area, and a large bathroom with bath/wc. Villa Armi is equipped with central heating, at an extra charge. Further there is a telephone for incoming calls only, and an iron with ironing board. The nearest long sandy beach is 1900 metres away. There is a mini market at some 500 metres from the villa, and the nearest taverna can be found at 900 metres. More tavernas and shops can be found in the villages of Georgioupolis and Argiroupolis, at a distance of 5 km, and the town of Rethymno is 13 km away. We do consider that car hire is essential, there is parking space available.

Local Area Details

The village of Georgioupolis with it?s particulary beautiful setting between sea and mountain, is situated between the towns of Rethymno, a 30 minute journey by car and Chania which is a 45 minute drive away. This charming village with its long stretch of sandy beach and river running into the sea, was until recent times a sleepy little fishing village in an out of the way place. Over the past 20 years it has slowly grown into a very popular little holiday resort, with a wide range of tavernas, shops, cafes, boutiques and other tourist amenities. The beautiful countryside surrounding the village is ideal for those keen on walking, while the splendid sandy shore and relaxed sea side atmosphere make it ideal for beach lovers. There is and excellent bus service in all directions and thus it is possible to go quite far afield, for example to Heraklion (90 min journey) or the south coast perhaps to visit Phaistos or Matala. An outing to Frangokastello is also worthwhile. Closer to home there are interesting visits to be made to the old quarters of Chania an Rethymno. Lake Kournas, famed as the only fresh water lake on Crete and haven for wild life, is within walking distance from Georgioupolis. Some distance outside the village, a long row of hotels sits alongside the sweeping almost 10 km long pale fine sandy beach and crystal clear waters. However, a part of timeless old Georgioupolis remains very much in place. As in years gone by, the eucalyptus tree lined square remains the perfect place to sit and watch the villagers meet each other in the kafenions to exchange the news of the day over a coffee or ouzo.
And the next town and surrounding:
The picturesque town of Rethymno, is the capital town of the province of the same name. This province extends from the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the Idi Mountains through to the borders of the provinces of Chania and Heraklion. Rethymno is positioned on the north coast of Crete, 80 km west from Heraklion, and 75 km east of Chania, where the two airports of Crete are to be found, about an hour?s drive away by car. Rethymno harbour has a direct ferry connection with the mainland of Greece. The mediaeval old town of Rethymno, with its narrow streets, Venetian palaces and Turkish minarets has a distinct atmosphere. The oriental flavour of the town brings to life the ever chang ing history since ancient times. Along with the numerous seemingly unlimited sights to see and the beautiful old town, with the Venetian ?Fortezza? or fortress, the scenic harbour, and the many enticing tavernas, cafes and restaurants with wonderful Cretan delicacies, Rethymno has one of the most magnificent fine sandy beaches, which stretches to the east almost as far as the eye can see. The beach, which is the longest in Crete, continues for several kilometres, here and there en route broken into small shingle coves where here and there one can find the scattered tiny hamlets reminiscent of the mountain villages. Altogether between Rethymno to the town of Prinos there are no less than 8 beaches, which have been awarded the European Blue Flag. There is much to delight in exploring the many different archaeological sites, monasteries, churches, Venetian and Turkish monuments and memorials, and of course there are archaeological, historical and folk museums, as well as other art museums waiting to be visited. Exploring one of the many Cretan gorges in this area, is sure to reward you with the sight of numerous caves and little grottos. Those of you who delight in traditional customs, will enjoy the numerous cultural festivals and traditional days of celebration in Rethymno, where you get the opportunity to experience a slice of Cretan life. Religious days, the seasonal times of the year and many other reasons mostly form the basis for the regional and public festivities. So in the middle of July you will find for example the Cretan wine festival with its 500 year old tradition, which lasts three weeks and is attended by thousands of people. Of further interest, in the many outlying villages not far from Rethymno, traditional handicrafts are still very much alive. For example, the lovely pottery in Margarites, or the basket weaving of Mixorrouma, the traditional stone masonry in Alfa, or the village of Anogia where lengths of material are still woven on traditional weaving looms, and where traditional Cretan folk art is still being produced. There are also interesting wood carving workshops in Argyroupoli, Agios Konstantinos and Margarites.

Similar Properties in Crete

  Peaceful villa in Crete. Private pool and panorami
  VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL CLOSE TO BEACH DISCOUNT
  Lovely 3 Bed Villa Private Pool Rethymon Crete
  Villa Rodia Athina Luxury Villas Chania
  Superbly Located 3 Bed Villa Private Pool Chania C
  holidays in Asteri near Rethymnon
  Markos Villa
  Rock Houses Villa Melody
  Winterholidays on the island of Crete
  VILLAS ROUMELI

Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for closed to the village + near the long beach Greece

Name:	Nikos
Telephone:	0030 2831 05
Alt Telephone:
Fax:
It is completely free to send an enquiry! Use this opportunity and email the owner below to ask as many questions as you wish about this Villa in Crete.